A Victorian sterling silver tea caddy, London 1881 by
A Victorian sterling silver tea caddy, London 1881 by Holland, Son & Slater Or tapering shaped broadly rectangular form with beaded rims. The hinged flat lid surmounted by a detachable wooden finial. The body with bright cut engraved decoration of pendant swags, the front and back with an oval cartouche below tied ribbon, the front engraved WHM in bold script. Fully marked underneath and part-marked to lid. Lock deficient. Length – 14.6 cm / 5.75 inches Weight – 474 grams / 15.24 ozt
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A Victorian sterling silver tea caddy, London 1881 by Holland, Son & Slater Or tapering shaped broadly rectangular form with beaded rims. The hinged flat lid surmounted by a detachable wooden finial. The body with bright cut engraved decoration of pendant swags, the front and back with an oval cartouche below tied ribbon, the front engraved WHM in bold script. Fully marked underneath and part-marked to lid. Lock deficient. Length – 14.6 cm / 5.75 inches Weight – 474 grams / 15.24 ozt